Cao Lãnh, provincial city of Dong Thap, Viet Nam
Cao Lãnh is a provincial city in Đồng Tháp located along the Tiền River, known for its slow pace and quiet atmosphere. The city features small shops, simply designed houses, and extensive lotus fields that characterize the surrounding landscape.
Around 1817, a couple named Đỗ Công Tường established an orange orchard and later built a marketplace to support local traders. The city's name became linked to their legacy after the community respected their generosity and fairness.
The name Cao Lãnh recalls a couple who built a marketplace and dedicated themselves to the community generations ago. Today, the city honors this heritage through annual ceremonies where locals carry offerings through decorated streets and perform traditional music and festivals.
The city is easily accessible via National Route 30 and the new Cao Lãnh Bridge, simplifying access to nearby tourist sites. Visitors can find small shops and traditional local accommodations throughout the city.
The shrine of the founders was rebuilt in 2012 with elaborate architecture featuring traditional roofs, dragon statues, and ornate wood carvings. The annual memorial held on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month draws people from distant places to honor the founders' sacrifice.
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